Occupation:Agricultural Sales Representative |
Location:Bakersfield, CA |
Education Level:Associate |
Will Relocate:YES |
Description
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS * Grew a $2 million territory to a $7 million territory, as Territory Manager at Freshko Produce. * Grew a $700 investment to a $13 million company, as General Manager & owner of a produce sales company. * Reduced measurable shrink from 6%+ to 1%, as Director of Purchasing at FSA. * Served as Consultant for a grower's co-op in Oregon for a program supported by US Senator Mark Hatfield. * Took action to reduce unauthorized invoice deductions by revising paperwork disclosures to avoid misunderstandings, resulting in the complete elimination of unauthorized deductions (Quest Produce Sales). * Provides valuable expertise with governing industry entities utilizing experience and knowledge of Perishable Commodities Act (PACA), HACCP, and USDA requirements. * Maintains solid long-term relationships with growers, retailers and DCs throughout the western US and Canada. AREAS OF EXPERTISE * Strategic Marketing Plans * Forecasting * Special Project Management * Product Placement * Budget Planning * Grower Relations * Purchasing * Customer & Vendor Relations * Collections * Scheduling * Direct Sales & Marketing * Leadership/Team Building * PACA Enforcement R&R * Government Bidding * Government Specifications
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